(a) The following provisions shall regulate satellite antennas.
(b) In this section, the words
ANTENNA or ANTENNAS refer to satellite antennas.
(1) Satellite antennas shall be permitted in all zoning districts.
(2) Satellite antennas shall be permitted as accessory uses subject to this section and § 1292.06. However, where such antennas are proposed for nonresidential uses in residential districts, they shall be permitted only by special exception.
(3) Ground based antennas shall not be placed in the front yard.
(4) Ground based antennas shall not exceed a diameter of ten feet.
(5) The height of ground-based antennas shall not exceed 15 feet, as required for accessory structures in § 1292.06.
(6) All wiring for ground-based antennas shall be underground.
(7) Residential, roof-mounted antennas shall not exceed four feet in diameter.
(8) Where possible, roof-mounted antennas shall be placed on the portion of the roof sloping away from the front of the lot.
(9) Applications for roof-mounted antennas shall be submitted to the BCO and shall be accompanied by a specific mounting and stress analysis report prepared by a professional engineer.
(10) Satellite antennas should be of a color that blends with the surrounding landscape. They should have an open mesh rather than a solid surface to reduce visual blockage.
(11) A planted visual screen or other effective visual barrier shall be planted or erected and maintained in order to reduce visibility of a ground-based antenna from a public street.
(12) In residential districts, not more than one antenna shall be permitted on a lot with its use limited to that lot.
(13) Every antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning.
(14) A permit must be obtained from the Township BCO prior to the installation of a satellite antenna.
(15) The installation of a satellite antenna must comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)